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Image Number #4849 (Monilethrix)

Diagnosis: Monilethrix

Description: Sparse fragile hair.

Morphology: Hair loss diffuse

Site: Scalp

Sex: M

Age: 12

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany

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History:

Non-cicatricial diffuse hair loss started at age of one year involved the scalp and eyebrows. Hairs examination under light microscope showed spindle-shaped swellings along the hair shaft separated by narrow atrophic segments.

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